Associate Supply Chain Specialist, Material Compliance

Randstad Switzerland; Luzern; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Randstad Switzerland, on behalf of an international pharma company based in the canton of Lucerne, seeks an Associate Supply Chain Specialist, Material Compliance. You will collaborate with site supply chain, quality, tech transfer, procurement and manufacturing to ensure compliant material flows.

The role focuses on material qualification, supplier coordination, change control, and scheduling to meet production needs, with hybrid home office options and a one-year assignment, with extension

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, pharmacy or science or 3+ years in relevant field
• Experience in quality operations/compliance or supporting supply chain in pharma
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain supply chain records in qualification system
• Assess material changes and drive quality change control
• Build relationships with suppliers to deliver value for the site
• Create material specifications for qualification and releases
• Coordinate material release schedules for on-time availability
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders for material ID and supplier selection
• Ensure material sourcing meets required quality grades for clinical manufacturing
• Place POs in line with lead times to meet production schedules
• Ensure planning meets schedule, safety, quality and cost metrics
• Support quality/compliance issues through investigations and risk assessments
• Propose and plan quality improvement projects

Skills

Quality operations

Change management

Supply chain

Analytical thinking

MS Excel

SAP knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering, pharmacy or science

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

On behalf of our Client, an international pharma company based in canton Lucerne, we are looking for an Associate Supply Chain Specialist, Material Compliance.

In this role, you will work closely with above site supply chain team, local quality, tech transfer, procurement, and manufacturing operations as well as other self-directed work teams in the site’s value stream.

General Information:

• Latest start date: January 2027
• Duration: 1 year
• Extension: possible, to be discussed
• Contract: temporary contract via Randstad (employment)
• Location: canton Lucerne
• Home office: possible, hybrid role

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain supply chain records in our supplier qualification system.
• Assess all material related changes (vendor or site initiated) and drive quality change control where needed.
• Build an excellent relationship with suppliers of assigned categories to ensure value is created and delivered for the site.
• Create material specifications as part of the material qualification activities to support material releases.
• Coordinate material release schedule to ensure on time material availability for production
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (tech transfer, procurement, manufacturing) for material identification and supplier selection.
• Ensure material is sourced/implemented with the required quality grades for clinical manufacturing.
• Ensure purchase orders are placed in line with lead times to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Ensure material planning processes meet schedule need as well as safety, quality, and cost metrics.
• Support supply chain team on quality and compliance related issues through investigations, change controls, quality risk assessments etc.
• Initiate and formulate proposals / business cases for quality improvement projects including deliverables and planning for the development and implementation of proposed improvements.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, pharmacy or science related field or a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a relevant academic or industry field.
• Experience within quality operations/ compliance or supporting supply chain or operations role within a pharmaceutical company
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal – ability to work within all levels of the organisation from shopfloor staff to site leadership team.
• Good influencing / collaboration skills and teamwork mindset
• Strong analytical and priority management skills
• Experience in leading change management initiatives – building both people competence and introducing new processes
• Sense of initiative and overall coordination of projects and activities
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills, ability to challenge the status quo with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Computer literate with advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel
• SAP knowledge is an advantage
• Promoting a culture where diversity and inclusion is supported.
• Ability and willingness to keep learning